Adler's gecko (Gekko adleri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern China and northern Vietnam.

Adler's gecko
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Gekko
Species:
G. adleri
Binomial name
Gekko adleri

Etymology

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The specific name, adleri, is in honor of American herpetologist Kraig Adler.[2]

Geographic range

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G. adleri is found in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, and in Cao Bang Province, Vietnam.[2]

Description

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G. adleri is moderate-sized for its genus. Adults do not exceed a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8 cm (3.1 in).[2]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitat of G. adleri is forest.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nguyen, T.Q.; Yang, J. (2018). "Gekko adleri ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T104716984A104718896. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716984A104718896.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Gekko adleri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

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